POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING ARREST IN STODDARD COUNTY
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area man on multiple drug related charges.
According to authorities, 63 year old Danny Parker, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody Sunday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Parker is also facing charges of possession of marijuana – less than 10 grams, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
POPLAR BLUFF AREA BUSINESS SET TO CLOSE
A Poplar Bluff area store will soon be closing its doors.
Fred’s, Incorporated announced on Thursday that they will be closing 159 stores, including locations in Poplar Bluff, Paragould, and Cape Girardeau.
The company intends to close all of the impacted stores by the end of May.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man is facing a murder charge in connection to a shooting in the Thayer area.
Officials with the Thayer Police Department tell KWOC News that on Tuesday night authorities received a report of multiple gunshots and a male bleeding.
The victim, identified as 39 year old Daniel Carroll, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
JACKS FORK RIVER REOPENED FOLLOWING BRIDGE REMOVAL
Officials have reopened a portion of the Jacks Fork River at Alley Spring.
The river had been closed due to flooding in April 2017 and February 2018 that caused structural damage to a pedestrian bridge, making it unsafe for visitors below and prompting an emergency closure of the river beneath the bridge.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT TRYING TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS IN CONNECTION TO INVESTIGATION
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, during the early morning hours of March 31st, two individuals forced entry into a residence on the 400 block of Lester Street.
Officials say that a hidden camera inside the residence was able to take photos of both of the individuals.
We have the photos available on our Facebook page.
Anyone who has information regarding the identity of the individuals is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain at 573-686-8632.
ONE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING DRUG BUST IN REYNOLDS COUNTY
Authorities in Reynolds County have arrested an area man in connection to a narcotics investigation.
According to the Reynolds County Sheriff’s Department, last week a search warrant was obtained for a Bunker residence as a part of an investigation by the South Central Drug Task Force.
The search warrant was served on Wednesday and officers seized approximately two pounds of marijuana, 115 grams of suspected Psilocybin mushrooms, a quantity of suspected LSD, 15 firearms, and United States currency.
40 year old Rickey Holt Jr., of Bunker, was arrested and incarcerated pending warrant applications. A second suspect was identified during the investigation and officials say charges will be requested.
TARIFF EXEMPTIONS GRANTED FOR MID CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE
A Poplar Bluff business has been granted an exemption from steel tariffs.
Mid Continent Steel and Wire announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved exclusions from Section 232 tariffs for the company. The exclusions cover close to nine-tenths of the volume of imported steel that Mid Continent uses.
JOB AND COLLEGE TRANSFER FAIR SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
The annual spring Job Fair will be held today in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Butler County Community Resource Council, the Job Fair, as well as a College Transfer Fair, will be held today from 10 am to 3 pm.
The fairs will be located at the Bess Activity Center on the campus of Three Rivers College.
ELECTIONS HELD FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS IN BUTLER COUNTY
Multiple area city council races were decided during election day on Tuesday.
Lisa Armes Parson won the seat representing Ward 1 on the Poplar Bluff City Council over Kit Skaggs.
In Neelyville, John Knowles defeated Dana Blagg for the Ward 1 Alderman position.
Voters in Fisk were split almost evenly for the councilman position representing Ward 1 with Kristi Wilkerson winning over Jeff Ledbetter by one vote.
SEAT ON THE POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL UP FOR ELECTION
A seat on the Poplar Bluff City Council, as well as other city posts throughout Butler County, are up for election today.
Kit Skaggs and Lisa Armes Parson are both running for the Ward 1 seat on the Poplar Bluff City Council.
Voters in Neelyville will also be selecting an alderman today. Dana Blagg will be taking on John Knowles for the Neelyville Ward 1 Alderman position.
SUSPECTED HEROIN, FENTANYL, AND AR15 FOUND IN POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENCE
An investigation last week resulted in the discovery of multiple drugs and over $15,000 at a residence in Poplar Bluff.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that Friday night officers were conducting an investigation of a suspected stolen vehicle on Hampton Court.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT TRYING TO LOCATE SUSPECT WHO FLED LEAVING METH AND FIREARM
Poplar Bluff police are attempting to locate a suspect who fled from a traffic stop and left behind drugs.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells KWOC News that a person ran from an officer during the stop Thursday morning.
MULTIPLE BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITIES UNDER BOIL WATER ADVISORIES
Multiple communities in Butler County are currently advising their residents to boil their water.
Public Water Supply District #104 in Butler County has issued a boil water advisory until further notice due to a cleaning of the water tower.
A post on the City of Qulin facebook page says that the city is under a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory due to low water pressure until further notice.
The City of Fisk is also under a precautionary boil water order until further notice.
Officials with the Twin Rivers School in Fisk say that bottled water is available for students at the school free of charge, but parents are being asked to send a bottle of water, sports drink, or a thermos with your children to school, if you can, to help keep them hydrated throughout the day.
DATE SET FOR 1ST ANNUAL CURRENT RIVER HERITAGE DAYS IN DONIPHAN
A date has been set for the 1st Annual Current River Heritage Days in Doniphan.
The event will be held on April 12th and 13th and will feature live music, a wide variety of vendors, free fun for the kids, mule rides, and more in downtown Doniphan.
There will also be a motorcycle show and classic car cruise in.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY A VEHICLE
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in Reynolds County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28 year old Seth Bryson, of Richland, was struck by a vehicle on Highway 72 at around 1:30 am Monday morning.
Officials say that Bryson was pronounced dead at the scene by Reynolds County Coroner Jeffrey McSpadden.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN APPEARS IN COURT ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CHARGES
An area man appeared in a Dent County court last week on child pornography charges.
According to Missouri Case Net, a warrant was served earlier this month on 42 year old Marvin Stephens, of Poplar Bluff, on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor child and two counts of possession of child pornography.
His arraignment was scheduled for March 21st and his bond has been set at $1,000,000.
A bond reduction hearing has been scheduled for April 4th.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR MISSOURI DUE TO FLOODING
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has issued a state of emergency due to worsening conditions along the Missouri and Mississippi River systems.
In the declaration released Thursday, Parson said the conditions were due a result of release from upstream reservoirs, snow melt and excessive rainfall.
